optimal
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One peer-reviewed study estimated the socially optimal recycling rate—the point at which benefits, including environmental ones, most exceed costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
As Micron is in a hypergrowth phase, “it’s optimal to reinvest money in the business,” whether that be in production or research and development, said Andrew Rocco, a stock strategist at Zacks Investment Research.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
It’s now probably closer to 6,000, far more than the 1,500 deemed optimal for wildlife management and tick control.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
"It's not at all optimal for these boats to set off so far away from their intended destination," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
This is true, but all the more reason for expecting optimal use to be made of the full range of medicine’s technology.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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